Workout Badge: The Kangaroo Badge

From PE with Joe (The Body Coach) · 2021

Workout Badge: The Kangaroo Badge
7 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdPhysical EducationBrain Breaks
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Summary

Hop like a kangaroo to earn the Kangaroo Badge with Duggee and Joe. Springy jumps and soft landings make this a bouncy, joyful follow-along.

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All ages

Standard follow-along exercise -- have kids move at their own pace and stop if they need to. No equipment required.

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. What do your knees do when you land so you don't go 'thud'?
  2. Which jump was the hardest to keep control on?
  3. Why do we land quietly and 'squishy' instead of stiff?

Quick work-a-long

Try it: Practice five soft landings -- jump up, land with bent knees, and freeze like a statue each time.